A brief guide to walkthrough analysis (NHS England, August 2022)

Summary

Walkthrough analysis is a structured approach to collecting and analysing information about a task or process or a future development (for example, designing a new protocol). It is used to help understand how work is performed and aims to close the gap between work as imagined and work as done to better support human performance. Walkthrough analysis is one of the tools included in the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF).

This guide by NHS England provides information on how to carry out walkthrough analysis. It covers:

• Getting started
• System considerations
• Task and tool matrix

View further PSIRF content and resources on the hub.